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Join us for "Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians? is a forthcoming documentary that delves into the rich and often overlooked history of Black librarianship in the United States.
Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians is a powerful documentary that explores the rich, complex, and often overlooked history of Black librarianship in the United States. Through personal narratives, historical context, and lived experiences, the film highlights the resilience, leadership, and cultural impact of Black librarians who have shaped access to knowledge, literacy, and community empowerment for generations.
This documentary shines a light on the challenges Black librarians have faced—including systemic barriers and underrepresentation—while also celebrating their contributions as educators, advocates, archivists, and changemakers. It invites audiences to reflect on the vital role libraries play in social justice, representation, and community building.
Following the screening, audiences will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion exploring themes of identity, equity, leadership, and the future of librarianship.
This program is ideal for teens and adults interested in history, social justice, education, and community storytelling.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | Entertainment & Theater | Education & Literacy | Community Events |
| Mon, Jan 05 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jan 06 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Jan 07 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jan 08 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Jan 09 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jan 11 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
The West Las Vegas Library opened originally as a storefront on “D” Street in 1973, and later growing to a 16,000+ square-foot, stand-alone branch on West Lake Mead Boulevard in 1989, the new location on North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard reflects another important milestone in the Library District’s service to this neighborhood. Spanning two stories at 41,000+ square feet, the library’s spectacular new home is more than double the size of its predecessor. In addition to offering an Event Center, 3D Printing Lab, the Historical African American Collection, and Digital Memories Preservation Lab, this 41,000-square-foot library houses an all-new collection of 60,000 volumes.